Daycare and early child development are important to our families

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Mission Statement of the Toronto Catholic District School Board

In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students to their full potential

Produced by:

The Community Relations Department,with the assistance of the Communications Department

Toronto Catholic District School Board80 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, Ontario

M2N 6E8 416- 222-8282

For additional copies, call 416-222-8282,

extension 2687 or 2688February 2005

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Services for Young Children

The Toronto Catholic District School Board facilitates a number of services for children up to the age of 12 within its schools.

These services include:

• FULL-DAY CHILD CARE CENTRES• ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PROGRAMS• LICENSED BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS• FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRES• STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAMS• SPECIAL NEEDS INTEGRATED PROGRAMS

Program descriptions are outlined within this booklet.

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Giving them the building blocks for learningand development.

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A safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of catholic community.

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We’re helping to build freindships in communities that can last a life time.

Child Care & Family Support PolicyThe Toronto Catholic District School Board supports the establishment of quality Child Care and Family Support Programs in schools where space can be provided by the Board.

Regulations:

1. Services for young children within the school setting provide a supportive and secure environment and a continuum of care for the transition from care to school. If school space is available to accommodate these services, tenure of space will be done on a cost recovery basis for no less than one school year.

2. With respect to existing programs, a community-based incorporated Board of Directors or parent advisory committee will continue to oversee the operation of every child care facility located in a Toronto Catholic District School Board school before a lease agreement can be signed or renewed. The Board of Directors or Parent Advisory Committee will be composed of a minimum of four (4) members. The majority of members should be parents of children in the Child Care or Family Support Programs. With respect to new programs, an approved organization, which is expressing an interest in operating at a specific school location, submits a letter of intent to the Director of Education. The principal will determine availability of space. A parent advisory committee from the school community is formed to select the operator, provide input and work in partnership with the selected operator for the successful implementation of the program.

3. The school principal or designate shall be consulted and have input into all matters of the Child Care or Family Support Program as it relates to school space, regulations or school policy. The principal will also be advised of each meeting of the Board of Directors or Parent Advisory Committee and be provided with an agenda of that meeting and thereafter, the minutes of that meeting as it pertains to his/her school.

4. Programs that are located within Toronto Catholic District School Board schools must show proof of licensing by the Ministry of Community, Child and Family Services (if applicable) as well as required insurance coverage.

5. In the matter of leases: a. Each program should have a valid signed agreement with the Board. b. The operators of each program should hold a minimum of one meeting per year with the principal to discuss matters related to the Program. c. The renewal of the lease or license agreement is subject to the needs of the Board. d. Programs that have exclusive or shared space within Toronto Catholic District School Board schools will be charged rent on a cost recovery basis as per Board policy. e. Each organization will submit a notarized financial statement annually to the Director of Education.

6. The Toronto Catholic District School Board encourages the participation of co-op students within these child-centered programs where possible.

7. The Toronto Catholic District School Board reserves the right to develop rules and regulations to ensure the safety standards in buildings housing Child Care and familysupport programs.

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Special Needs Integrated Program

SCHOOL LOCATION CHILD CARE CENTRE

Darcy McGee York St. Bernadette Resource Oakwood/Vaughan Centre Special Needs Integrated Pre-School Program Ages: 2-1/2 to 5 years 416-654-9810

The Christian Spirit of volunteer work is deeply rooted in our Catholic school programs. We truly appreciate the assistance of all our volunteers and applaud them for their commitment to excellence.

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Our students strive to be the best they can!

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Information

For more information about the programs that are offered throughout the Toronto Catholic District School Board, please contact:

Community Relations DepartmentDave Letra Everton Lewisdavid.letra@tcdsb.org everton.lewis@tcdsb.org416-222-8282 ext. 2687 416-222-8282 ext. 2688

Different types of child care. Which one meets your needs?

There are a wide variety of terms used to describe different types of day/child-care. The terms “day-care” and “child care” are often used interchangeably. Looking at the distinct differences of each type of care arrangement should help you decide on the most suitable one for your child.

Child careDay-care centres are facilities where children from different families are cared for together for a continuous period of time not exceeding 24 hours. A majority of day-care centres operate from early morning to early evening to accommodate the needs of working parents. A full day program includes a nutritious lunch and mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. Day-care centres provide service for children from birth through to 12 years of age.

School-Age Day-careThis type of day-care accommodates children between the ages of 6 and 12. Care is provided before and after school, on school holidays and professional development days, during March break and the summer months. A nutritious lunch may or may not be included, but an early morning and late afternoon snack will be provided.

Ontario Early YearsOntario Early Years Centres are places where parents and caregivers can get answers to questions, information about programs and services that are available for young children. It is also an opportunity to talk to early year’s professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community.

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Before and/or After-School Programs Continued

SCHOOL LOCATION INFORMATION

St. Denis TorontoQueen/Balsam

Sunshine Child Care ServicesAges: 6 to 12416-284-2344

St. Elizabeth EtobicokeBloor/Highway #427

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Eugene EtobicokeIslington/Royal York

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Gerald North YorkSheppard/Victoria Park

Kids Can DoodleAges: 6 to 12 yearsContact: 905-770-7417

St. Gregory EtobicokeKipling/Rathburn

Little PrintsAges: 6 to 12Contact: 416-570-2098

St. John the Evangelist

YorkLawrence/Weston

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. John Vianney EtobicokeFinch/Islington

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Jude North YorkSheppard/Weston

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Marcellus EtobicokeEglinton/Kipling

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Maurice EtobicokeDixon/Islington

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Pius X TorontoBloor/Jane

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Robert North YorkBathurst/Sheppard

YMCAAges: 6 to 12Contact: 416-928-9622

Family Resource CentresFamily Resource Centres are available for children of up to 5 years of age, who are accompanied by their parent/caregiver. These centres provide support services, including drop-in programs, resource libraries, play groups, training opportunities and educational workshops. Drop-ins are located in schools, community centres and churches. They provide parents/caregivers with opportunities to overcome social isolation and develop supportive networks. They operate from one to five mornings per week. Parents are to remain on site with the children.

Before and After School ProgramsAt a time when a growing number of children are spending the time between 3 and 6 p.m. unsupervised, the need for quality after-school programming is important. A quality before-school, after-school, or summer program can provide a secure place for kids and additional learning opportunities and experiences.

Student Nutrition ProgramsStudent Nutrition programs offer a healthy breakfast, snack and/or lunch to students before, during or after school each day. Programs focus on serving healthy, fresh foods that are safe and culturally appropriate to their community and participants and are offered in a non-stigmatizing environment.

Special Needs/Integrated ProgramsThese programs are being offered to children that are developmentally challenged, while being integrated with able-bodied children. Two types of programs are being offered—nursery school and before- and after-school. The programs are offered every day of the week and provide a safe and challenging environment where children can learn about one another.

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Student Nutrition Programs provide the energy and essential nutrients that children need to grow, develop and be active.

Before and/or After-School Programs

SCHOOL LOCATION INFORMATION

All Saints EtobicokeEglinton/Royal York

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

Father Serra EtobicokeEglinton/Islington

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

Holy Angels EtobicokeLakeshore/Royal York

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

Holy Cross East YorkCosburn/Donlands

Kids Can Doodle905-883-6164

Holy Spirit ScarboroughSheppard/Warden

Y.M.C.A.Ages: 6 to 12 yearsContact: 416-928-9622

Josyf Cardinal Slipyj EtobicokeEast Mall/Rathburn

Learning Enrichment FoundationAges: 4 to 12Contact: 416-621-2865

Our Lady of Peace EtobicokeBloor/Burnhamthorpe

Y.M.C.A.Ages: 6 to 12 yearsContact: 416-513-0095

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

TorontoMount Pleasant/St. Clair

Kids Can DoodleAges: 6 to 12 years905-770-7417

Our Lady of Sorrows EtobicokeBloor/Royal York

Y.M.C.A.Ages: 6 to 12 yearsContact: 416-928-9622

Our Lady of Wisdom ScarboroughEllesmere/Warden

Umbrella Day Care ServicesAges: 6 to 12Contact: 416-686-9869

Prince of Peace ScarboroughMcCowan/Steeles

Banting & Best After School ProgramAges: 6 to 12Contact: 416-291-6163

St. Cecilia TorontoBloor/Jane

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

St. Clement EtobicokeBloor/Highway #427

P.L.A.S.P.Ages: 6 to 12Contact: 905-890-1711

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Quality Indicators of Child Care

Since the average child spends approximately nine to 10 hours a day in a child care centre, parents are concerned about the quality of care their child will be receiving.

The following list of quality indicators should help you to select a suitable day-care centre for your child. To ensure the most appropriate type of care, parents should assess their financial situation, the child’s needs and the particular service that meets their working needs. When all of these have been considered, take the time to visit the centre to get a sense of the program and staff/child inter-relationships.

Questions to ask yourself while you are visiting the centre:

Facilities:• Is the location suitable?• Is the centre clean, spacious, airy and sufficiently lit?• How large is the centre (capacity) and how many children are in each group?• Do the premises appear to be safe from potential injuries?• Is the playground fenced in for children under 6 years of age?

Staff:• What are the teachers’ educational backgrounds?• What are their philosophies on child care and child rearing?

Do these views correspond to your own?• Is staff friendly to you and your child?• Is staff talking with, and listening to, the children?• Are there enough adults available to safely look after the needs of other children?

Keep in mind the minimum adult-child ratios set out by the Day Nurseries Act:

Age of Child Minimum Adult-Child RatiosBirth-18 months 3:1018-30 months 3:1530 months-5 years 1:85-6 years 1:126-12 years 1:15

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Program• Do the child care centre’s hours of operation suit your needs?• Is there a handbook available that outlines all policies and procedures?• Are the following items clearly posted: licence, fire and evacuation

procedures, emergency telephone numbers, menus, children’s allergy charts, daily schedule?

Food• Does the menu reflect the Canada Food Guide?• Does the menu consist of foods small enough to prevent choking?

Medical Care:• Are full immunization records required before each child is enrolled

at the centre?• Are there procedural guidelines for the handling of illness and/

or other emergencies?• Is there sufficient communication with parents re: eating, sleeping, toilet

training and mood level?

Equipment• Is the equipment safe from unfinished edges?• Does the centre use safe cribs? (As per standards set out by

Consumer and Corporate Affairs 416-973-4705).• Is the floor safe and free from objects that “crawlers” can swallow?

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Student Nutrition Programs Continued

SCHOOL LOCATION CONTACT NUMBER

St. Francis de Sales North YorkFinch/Jane

416-393-5366

St. Helen TorontoCollege/Dufferin

416-393-5208

St. Isaac Jogues North YorkVictoria Park/York Mills

416-393-5315

St. Martin de Porres ScarboroughKingston/Morningside

416-393-5286

St. Mary of the Angels TorontoDavenport/Dufferin

416-393-5228

St. Michael TorontoFront/Jarvis

416-393-5387

St. Nicholas of Bari YorkRogers/St. Clair

416-393-5355

St. Paul TorontoParliament/Queen

416-364-7588

St. Raymond TorontoBloor/Ossington

416-393-5293

St. Rose of Lima ScaboroughLawrence/McCowan

416-393-5269

St. Sebastian TorontoBloor/Dufferin

416-393-5354

St. Stephen EtobicokeIslington/Sheppard

416-393-5284

St. Teresa EtobicokeIslington/Lakeshore

416-393-5266

St. Thomas Aquinas Oakwood/St. Clair 416-393-5236

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Child Care Centres

SCHOOL LOCATION CHILD CARE CENTRE

Archbishop Romero YorkBlack Creek/Weston

Learning Enrichment Foundation Romero Bears Day CareAges: 1-1/2 to 5 yearsSupervisor: 416-769-1174

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha North YorkFinch/Victoria Park

Kateri KidsAges: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-496-2965

Blessed Mother Teresa ScarboroughNeilson/Sheppard

Mother of CompassionAges: Birth to 5 yearsSupervisor: 416-724-1462

Blessed Trinity North YorkBayview/Finch

Little PrintsAges: 2-1/2 to 12Supervisor: 416-469-6619

Canadian Martyrs East YorkO’Connor/Woodbine

Plains Road Child CareAges: 1-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-421-2273

Cardinal Léger ScaboroughMorrish Road

Cardinal Léger Child Care CentreAges: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-287-0578

Corpus Christi TorontoEdgewood Avenue (Coxwell and Dundas)

Childspace 1Temporary Location416-425-7763

Holy Child(Humberwood)

EtobicokeFinch/Highway #27

McCauley Child Development Ages: 1-1/2 to 12 yearsContact: 416-394-4766

Holy Name TorontoCarlaw/Danforth

Childspace TwoAges: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-469-0560

Holy Redeemer North YorkDon Mills/Steeles

Little PrintsAges: 4 to 12Contact: 416-229-0572

Josyf Cardinal Slipyj EtobicokeWest Mall/Burnhamthorpe

SadochokAges: 2-1/2 to 5 yearsSupervisor: 416-626-7195

Mary Ward ScarboroughKennedy/Steeles

Family Day Care ServicesMary Ward Child Care CentreAges: Birth to 5 yearsSupervisor: 416-297-9660

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Student Nutrition Programs

SCHOOL LOCATION CONTACT NUMBER

Archbishop Romero YorkBlack Creek/Weston

416-393-5555

A.P.P.L.E. Alternative Learning Centre

Toronto 416-393-6536

Holy Cross East YorkCosburn/Donlands

416-393-5242

Father Henry Carr EtobicokeFinch/Kipling

416-393-5521

James Cardinal McGuigan North YorkFinch/Keele

416-393-5527

Our Lady of Lourdes TorontoParliament/Wellesley

416-393-5222

Our Lady of the Assumption North YorkBathurst/Lawrence

416-393-5265

Our Lady of Victory YorkEglinton/Jane

416-393-5247

Pope Paul VI TorontoKeele/St. Clair

416-393-5374

Senhor Santo Cristo TorontoDufferin/Queen

416-393-5367

St. Barnabas ScarboroughMarkham/Sheppard

416-393-5351

St. Boniface ScarboroughEglinton/Kingston

416-393-5277

St. Bruno TorontoDavenport/Dufferin

416-393-5376

St. Charles Garnier North YorkJane/Steeles

416-393-5363

St. Dorothy EtobicokeFinch/Martingrove

416-393-5341

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Child Care Centres Continued

SCHOOL LOCATION CHILD CARE CENTRE

Our Lady of Perpetual Help TorontoMt. Pleasant/St. Clair

905-770-7417

Former site of St. Ann (currently temporary location of Our Lady of Lourdes)

TorontoBroadview/Queen

Bolton Avenue Child CareAges: 2-1/2 to 12 years416-463-7625

St. Bede ScarboroughLittles/Sewells

St. Bede Child Care CentreAges: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-724-7132

St. Brigid TorontoDanforth/Woodbine

ChildspaceAges: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-425-7763

St. Clare TorontoDufferin/St. Clair

Harmony Community Child CareAges: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-656-8902

St. Cyril North YorkFinch/Yonge

St. Cyril-Little PrintsAges: 4 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-222-0151

St. Gabriel North YorkBayview/Sheppard

Y.M.C.A.Ages: 2-1/2 to 12 yearsContact: 416-221-5000

St. John TorontoKingston Rd./ Victoria Park

Day Care ConnectionAges: 4 to 12 yearsSupervisor: 416-693-6596

St. Monica TorontoEglinton/Yonge

Central Eglinton Children’s CentreAges: 4 to 12 yearsContact: 416-544-0059

St. Sylvester ScarboroughFinch/Warden

Creative Kids Child careAges: 4-12 years416-647-899-2388

Dazy Mcgee YorkDufferin/Eglinton

Bernadette Family Resource ProgramAges: 6 to 12 yearsContact: 416-654-9810

St. Vincent de Paul TorontoQueen/Roncesvalles

Sunshine Child Care ServicesAges: 2-1/2 to 5 yearsContact: 416-284-6523

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Learning can be fun!

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Teaching in a comfortable setting that inspires young minds.

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Early Years Centres

SCHOOL LOCATION INFORMATION

St. Bruno TorontoDavenport/Ossington

MothercraftAges 0-6 yearsMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m.416-920-3515, ext. 106

St. David TorontoCollege/Shaw

College Montrose Children’s CentreAges: 0-6 years416-532-9485

St. Dominic Savio ScarboroughHighway 401/Port Union

Scarborough Boys and Girls Club416-393-5467

Adventure Place North YorkLeslie/Finch

Ages: 0-6 years416-227-1552, ext. 25

St. Leonard North YorkLeslie/Finch

Better Beginnings416-499-3377, ext. 13

Holy Angels EtobicokeIslington/Queensway

L.A.M.P.Ages: 0-6 years416-252-6471, ext. 229

St. Paul TorontoQueen/Parliament

East York/East Toronto Family Resource ProgramsAges: 0-6 years416-686-3390, ext. 304